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Which department in a hospital is responsible for maintaining copies of all patient records?
Medical Records
Who is responsible for recruiting/hiring employees and employee benefits in a hospital?
Human Resources
Which level of hospital management is responsible for daily operations?
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Who leads the administrative services in a hospital and is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility?
CEO
Which department in a hospital is responsible for computers and hospital network?
Information Systems
Who has the responsibility to diagnose the patient's condition accurately and prescribe the best treatment plan?
Physician
What does the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in a hospital primarily oversee?
Financial management
Who is primarily responsible for overseeing budgeting and finance in a hospital?
CEO
Which department in a hospital is responsible for staff and patient health-related education?
Health Education
What is the main responsibility of the physical therapy department in a hospital?
Provide treatment to prevent or limit permanent disability & improve large-muscle mobility
Who selects the administrative leader of the hospital and delegates the hospital's daily operations and budgeting to the appointed executive?
Trustees
What is one of the objectives of understanding the organizational structure of a hospital?
Clarifying the role of each category of organization structure
What is a key characteristic of a hospital's organizational structure?
Comprising many committees, departments, types of personnel, and services
What is the primary purpose of health services in a community?
To meet the health needs of the community using available resources and knowledge
What does understanding the hospital's chain of command facilitate?
Clarity on accountability for each area of the hospital
What is one of the requirements for a hospital's effective functioning?
Highly trained employees and efficient systems and controls
In what way can a hospital be described as a multifaceted organization?
It comprises many committees, departments, types of personnel, and services
What comprises a health system providing health care to a community?
$20(6 / 3)$ organization and health services
What facilitates the identification of which individual or department is accountable for each area of the hospital?
$6(3 + 2)$ clarity on the hospital's chain of command
What does a hospital system providing health care require to meet the health needs of a community?
$15(4 / 2)$ highly trained employees and efficient systems and controls
What is the primary goal of Occupational Therapy (OT)?
To help patients regain fine motor skills for independent functioning at home and work
What is the main focus of Speech/Language Pathology?
Helping patients cope with problems created by speech impairments
What does Medical Psychology primarily aim to address?
Concern for the mental well-being of patients
What is the role of Respiratory Therapy (RT)?
Treating patients with heart and lung diseases using oxygen and medications
What is the main responsibility of the Pharmacy department?
Dispensing medications per written orders of physicians
What is the purpose of Medical Laboratory (MT)?
Studying body tissues to determine abnormalities
What is the main function of Imaging departments in healthcare facilities?
Image body parts to determine lesions and abnormalities
What is the focus of Emergency Medicine in healthcare facilities?
Provides emergency diagnoses and treatment
What are the main responsibilities of Central Supply in healthcare facilities?
In charge of ordering, receiving, stocking, and distributing all equipment and supplies used by healthcare facilities.
What is the primary function of Biomedical Technology in healthcare facilities?
Designing and building biomedical equipment.
What are the main duties of Housekeeping and Maintenance in healthcare facilities?
Cleaning and maintaining hospital linen and patient gowns.
What are the functions of Staff Services in healthcare facilities?
Includes the design and repair of defective equipment.
What is the main characteristic of health indicators?
They measure different aspects of the health of a population
What is the primary purpose of using 'indicators' to measure 'health' status?
To measure the extent to which the objectives and targets of a program are being attained
Which statement best describes health as defined by the WHO?
A state of complete physical, mental & social wellbeing
What do indicators help to measure in relation to the objectives and targets of a program?
The extent to which the objectives and targets of a program are being attained
How is 'health' defined according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
As a state of complete physical, mental & social wellbeing
What does an indicator reflect in terms of health status?
Different aspects of the health of a population
In what way have measurements been framed in terms of health?
In terms of illness, consequences of ill-health & factors promoting ill health
What does an indicator help to reflect?
The state of health in a community
What does an indicator also termed as?
A variable measure
What is the state defined by WHO as 'health'?
A state with complete physical, mental & social wellbeing
What does an indicator reflect?
Different aspects of the health of a population
What does 'health' comprise according to WHO?
Complete physical, mental & social wellbeing
What is a good indicator of socioeconomic development?
Expectation of life
What does the crude mortality rate (CDR) measure?
Frequency of occurrence of death in a defined population
Which indicator reflects both infant and child mortality?
Under-5 mortality rate
What do morbidity indicators reveal?
Incidence of new events or new cases of a disease
What is calculated from the reporting to public authorities of certain diseases?
Notification rates
What do disability rates measure in terms of person type indicators?
Limitation of mobility e.g. confined to bed, confined to house, special aid in getting around
What is the ratio of number of deaths arising during pregnancy or puerperal period per 100000 live births?
- Maternal mortality rate and ratio:
Which of the following indicators measures the proportion of population having access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities?
Environmental Indicators
What does the Human Development Index combine to form a composite index?
Longevity, Education, and Gross national income (GNI) per capita
What is the single most important indicator of political commitment in healthcare according to the text?
Allocation of adequate resources
Which of the following measurements in adults reflect reliable nutritional indicators?
Underweight, Obesity, and Anemia
What do the Health Care Delivery Indicators reflect?
Equity of distribution of health resources
What does the Proportion of GNP (gross national product) spent on health-related activities include?
Water supply and sanitation & housing and nutrition
What do the Indicators of Social and Mental Health provide a guide to?
Social action for improving the health of people
Which index consolidates infant mortality, life expectancy at age of 1yr, and literacy?
Physical Quality of Life Index
What do healthcare utilization indicators reflect?
Proportion of people in need of a service who actually receive it in a given period
What is considered as one of the most advanced indicators currently available according to the text?
Sullivan’s Index
What do the Socioeconomic Indicators measure?
Rate of population growth
What is one measurement used to explain the prevalence of communicable diseases in a community?
Proportion of population having access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities
Learn about the importance of understanding organizational structure of hospitals, common organizational categories, roles of each category, and the three components of hospital system. This lecture provides insights into designing health services to meet community health needs.
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